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The small town of Gunnison, Colorado, was founded in the late 1800s and named after John W Gunnison, the first known traveler in the area (he was looking for the transcontinental). Now it is home to a bustling culture filled with ranching folk and the entire spectrum...

The New Year is upon us. We’re nearly a quarter of the way into 2017, isn’t that crazy? Time flies. Well with the new year comes new beginnings, and Soma is honoring this by introducing ten tasty new strains to the roster. For all you looking to switch things up and...

In this past voting period, California legalized marijuana. This feat is symbolic of the way the world is changing. Now over half the United States has legalized the medical use of marijuana and some of those states have gone as far as to legalize the recreational...

The world as we know it is changing. Especially the western world, as our customs and values are evolving with the new wave of adult citizens; the millennials have grown up! In America, one of the biggest changes we’ve seen is the way our country handles marijuana....

If it seems the world in regards to marijuana is changing on a daily basis, that would be because it truly is, and often times we miss bits and pieces of these changes. Here we attempt to enlighten the curious regarding our home state of Colorado, our neighboring...

It is surprising how much happens when we are busy living life, going to work, chasing families, and all those other necessities. So with that in mind, let's take a look at what happened in marijuana in August. Jack’s Law With tears in many of our eyes we bid farewell...

Still have summer vacation time left to travel? A day off or two yet available? No plans yet made? Unsure where to go? The decision just became an easy no brainer, at least for those that enjoy relaxing with a joint, or enjoy eating some Colorado-grown and infused...

With so many recent changes in the laws, one has to stop and really think when it comes to growing marijuana. Is it better to grow indoors or outdoors? The pros and cons of both options must be thoroughly considered on a large scale. Outdoor Growing Growing outdoors...

The dog days of summer are almost upon us, and with that comes high heat indexes, warm ocean breezes, arid grassless patches, or humid, flat country farmlands, depending on where your dot is on the map. Location, though is irrelevant when it comes down to this piece's...

It seems as if there are daily sightings of marijuana in the news, of some variation, and most days that is exactly how it has become. For the average person, it's pretty tough keep up with it all. To assist those or simply fill any in on what they might have missed...

Unless you have been living in a cave, under a rock or in outer space, you have heard about the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use, in various states throughout the United States. Have you been thinking or planning a visit to one of these great...

There are four methods of consuming marijuana these days eating edibles, dabbing, smoking and vaporizing. Simplified consumers smoke it, eat it, vape it or dab it. Of course, each of these four methods has numerous options among them. For now, we are focusing...

If you ever ask someone who has tried marijuana how it feels you will get a variety of answers. Marijuana has been known to bring on effects ranging from a natural high to inducing immediate unconsciousness. The reasons behind the effect differentiation can vary...

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We are so proud to announce our second dispensary in Gunnison, CO! Located at 500 W Highway 50 #101, our new Gunnison dispensary is the newest addition to the SOMA family. We'd like to thank everyone who has supported our Crested...

Cannabidiol (CBD) is the lesser known of two primary chemical compounds that form cannabis. While THC is the more renowned compound in cannabis, CBD is garnering more attention these days because of an expanding volume of research illuminating the benefits it can...

Professional mountain biker Liz Sampey blazes trails in advocating the use of cannabis topical creams. Learn why professional endurance mountain biker Liz Sampey advocates the use of cannabis creams for pain management and the story behind her career.

Strain specific wax is sweeping the nation and give a more concentrated effect for the advanced marijuana consumer. Learn more about the new laws that have been passed in Colorado to keep you safe from the dangers of producing at home.

In this introductory article on using a marijuana vaporizer we will discuss the health benefits of using a vaporizer for your marijuana consumption as well as the 7 different options of vapes you can use.

Can·na·bis and it's Many Street Slang Terms If you didn't know Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants that includes three different species of different strain variations, Cannabis sativa strains, Cannabis indica strains and Cannabis ruderalis. The species are...

We are proud to announce that The Crested Butte News named SOMA "Top Budtender" of 2014 in the Best Of The Butte polls. What are the Best of the Butte polls? An annual occurance, the Best of the Butte polls are a platform for the citizens of Crested Butte to vote on...

This article will help you better understand the effects and characteristics of the sativa, indica and hybrid cannabis strains. We will be referencing strains from our cannabis menu throughout the post. The wonderful world of cannabis can seem a bit daunting to new...

This Article Will Cover Two Major Points: Methods to Consume Cannabis Products. How to Enjoy the Effects of Marijuana Safely. For clarification purposes, marijuana is the more commonly known street name for cannabis or hemp. We will use the terms interchangeably...

At SOMA Wellness Lounge we've made a major change of great proportions that reporters are saying is expected to blow the freakin' minds of the early birds looking to catch a morning buzz with their cup of coffee. Fact: We are now opening our...

This article should help you better understand the regulations and taxes that have been implemented for the legal cannabis trade in Colorado as well as the differences in laws between various cities within the state. It touches on the tracking of marijuana from seed to store, typical prices of marijuana, and a federal statement clarifying national disposition toward dispensaries and marijuana sales.

Marijuana is now legal for Colorado residents and non-residents to purchase, possess, and use. Below you will find questions to specifics about Colorado’s new law and how you can stay educated on the new legislature.

100% Organically grown Cannabis in ground coco from coconuts. Since we grow our own cannabis, we know exactly what is in the plant, which allows us to say: SOMA Cannabis Strains Are the Best in Colorado Our staff goes through a meticulous process...